title: Commentary on the Bates et al. report on eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
abstract: In their 1996 paper, Bates, McGlynn, Montgomery, and Mattke were critical of eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as an effective method of behavior therapy. The present commentary challenges the Bates et al. review of the literature, and the implementation of EMDR used in reaching their conclusions. Evidence is offered to support the clinical use of EMDR.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Psychology Service, North Chicago Il., USA. HLipke@aol.com
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lipke
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic / Q000379:methods*; D005133:Eye Movements; D006801:Humans; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards